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Techno Activism Project - Summer Time - Washington DC

Digital Sister
Tue, 29 Jun 2004 15:22:44 -0700

Blessings All,

This is to announce our Techno Activism Project (TAP) summer sessions. TAP
is a collaboration between SALSA and Digital Sisters using technology for
social activism.

Techno-Activism 1.0
Tue., June 29   6:45-8:45pm   $50
W hat is Techno Activism? Learn about what this means to your organization
and how to use simple tools to advocate about your issues and causes through
technology to your local and congressional representative. Learn how to
become a techno-activist with basic knowledge of technology. PLEASE NOTE:
This class will be held at SALSA, 733 15th St. NW, ste. 1020.

Online Census Data For Grant Writing
Tue., July 13   6:00-8:00pm   $75
This is a real-time, online presentation on how to access, interpret and
download U.S. Census 2000 data available on the Web. You will support your
grants with data you manipulate not reports generated from the census. Learn
how to access and use U.S. Census data to document client needs and sources
of recent research findings.

Non-Profit Internet Strategies
Wed., July 21   6:45-8:45pm   $0
The Internet can offer more than a web-site brochure for your organization.
This class will show some of the many ways that the Internet can be used to
support your non-profit organization, including Content Management, Workflow
Automation, Document Management, Online Fundraising, E-Newsletters, Survey
Tools and others. PLEASE NOTE: This class will be held at SALSA, 733 15th
St. NW, suite. 1020. This free class is conducted and sponsored by CitySoft
as part of our mission to support common interest enterprises and
nonprofits.

Tapping into Technology Donations
Tue., July 20   6:00-8:00pm   $50
Do you know what to look for in computer or other technology donations?
Learn how to avoid some of the biggest mistakes made by nonprofits and
finding good equipment and technology donations.

Creating Consistency & Interaction w/ Dreamweaver
Tue., Jul. 15 and 22   6:00-8:00pm   $100
Advanced Dreamweaver: Move beyond basic techniques to create dynamic web
pages using Dreamweaver. Topics covered include JavaScript behaviors,
interactive slide shows and animations, reusable libraries, advanced style
sheet design and more. [2 Sessions, 4 instruction hours]

Instructors:
Shireen Mitchell
Instructor, social and community technologist. Executive officer of Digital
Sisters, Inc. a technology social service agency working to promote and
provide technology education and enrichment for young girls and women.

Kate Dixon
Kate Dixon is a teacher, educational technologist, and web site
developer who has lived and worked in numerous countries, including
Latvia, India, Pakistan, Egypt, and El Salvador.

Ian Fisk, CitySoft
CitySoft's mission is to deliver exceptional Internet Solutions to
Common Interest Enterprises while maintaining a commitment
to urban economic opportunity.

To register for classes please call Netfa at 202.234.9382 ext 229 or sign up
online at www.hotsalsa.org

Peace and Blessings
Shireen Mitchell
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Executive Officer - Digital Sisters, Inc.
CFC# 5630  DC One Fund #9504
DCWW GROW Coordinator
Main Office 202.722.Ytec
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